Rochester, Monroe, NY Democrat & Chronicle Sat May 31, 1902 ONTARIO John McLaren Richardson Ordained Yesterday in Geneva Presbyterian Church John McLaren RICHARDSON of Geneva was ordained to the Gospel ministry in the First Presbyterian Church of Geneva last evening. Rev. John S. NILES presided and proposed the constitutional questions. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. Wilford JACKS. The ordaining prayer was offered by Rev. Ninian B. REMICK and the charge to the candidate was given by his pastor, Rev. William W. WELLER. ** Memorial Day Death Corning, May 30 - City Attorney William F. McNAMARA was found dead in bed to-day of heart disease. He was 42 years old. A wife and two sons survive him. ** WAYNE Mrs. Ann Burns's House at Newark Badly Damaged by Fire A fire occurred in the village of Newark yesterday morning at 6 o'clock which gave the fire horses the first opportunity to show their value. The team is an intelligent one and seemed to enjoy the run, and everyone in Newark who saw the horses was greatly pleased. The alarm was turned in from box 31 and the new York Central, the Deluge, the Protective Extinguisher and Hook and Ladder boys immediately responded. The building had caught fire from a defective chimney and the entire upper portion of the dwelling was destroyed by fire. Damage by water to the lower portion was considerable. The location of the building is such that the firemen had to lay over 1,000 feet of hose before they could reach the fire. The building is owned and occupied by Mrs. Ann BURNS and it was insured with Prescott & Burleigh, of Newark, for $1,400. ** A swell reception-dance will be given by the Newark Union Free School Alumni Association at the Sherman Opera House and Sherman Banquet Hall June 24th. Invitations were issued yesterday for the marriage of Miss Myrta M. EGGLESTON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver A. EGGLESTON, of East Newark, and Hermon D. HUTCHESON, principal of the Newark Business College, June 11th, at 5 o'clock. ** Claude D. LYDAY and Miss Florence TOWNSEND, both of Batavia, were united in marriage at the residence of Rev. W. J. SCHMALIE Thursday evening. ** SENECA Miss Elizabeth SMITH, of Seneca Falls, died at the home of her sister, Miss Sarah SMITH yesterday of heart disease, aged 60 years. ** Generosity Caused His Arrest While the State Industrial School boys were marching from East avenue into Main street during yesterday morning's parade, Herman MIBAUM, 15 years old, attempted to pass a plug of tobacco to one of them. He was promptly arrested by the superintendent of the school, who turned the boy over to Officer MATHIES. A charge of disorderly conduct was made against him. Later in the day the boy's father left $5 security and secured his release. ** Fitzmorris Dead Joseph FITZMORRIS, who was injured Wednesday by falling from a structure of the Rochester Gas and Electric Company at the lower falls, died at the Homeopathic hospital yesterday morning. FITZMORRIS plunged sixty-five feet down the river bank and landed on a ledge. An inquest will be held by Coroner KLEINDIENST. ** Missing From Home Twelve-year-old Stephen KORN, of No. 227 Baden street, was reported to the police yesterday as missing from his home. When last seen he wore a blue coat and black trousers. The police were also notified yesterday afternoon that Richard GOSNELL, 6 years old, son of Richard GOSNELL, of No. 1,507 Main street east had disappeared. Later he was found and returned to his home. ** Non-Support Charged Daniel KEYS pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Judge CHADSEY yesterday afternoon on the charge of non-support. KEYS'S wife claims that her husband for a long time has failed to provide for her properly and according to his means. ** Pleaded Not Guilty William Richter, Charged With Forgery, Sent to Jail After Arraignment William J. RICHTER, who, while attempting to negotiate a $200 note at the Union Trust Company Thursday afternoon was arrested for forgery, pleaded not guilty when arraigned in police court yesterday, and the case was adjourned until this morning, when it will be called. RICHTER was not represented by counsel, and was committed to jail. The names attached to the note and which are alleged to be forgeries are those of Charles HOHMAN, Frank J. RITZ and Cock Brothers. ** A Man of Many Aliases The police have learned that Thomas DONOVAN, the sneak thief who attempted to rob the cash drawer in Ventura's fruit store on State street, is a man of many aliases. His record, as received from the police of New York, Buffalo and other cities, shows that he has been known under the names of DONOVAN, DONOHUE, DAILY and DUGAN. He has been convicted several times. ** Aged Man Assaulted The police are investigating a brutal assault committed Thursday evening upon an aged man, John PENDELTON, who lives at 163 Columbia avenue. There seems to have been no real provocation. PENDELTON'S eyes were discolored and his face was badly bruised. ** Arrested For Loafing Lorenzo HANLIN will be brought before Judge CHADSEY this morning on a charge of corner loafing. He was arrested at the corner of State and Brown street Thursday night by Officer McCLEASE. A number of other boys who were committing nuisances escaped. ** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS